Elise vs Allison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elise

Girl #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is my oath"

Origin: Hebrew via French

Cultural Roots

French German Scandinavian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #252
Total SSA Count: 1,266
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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Freya Liliana Ariel Palmer

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Allison

Girl #99 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"noble, exalted (via Alice)"

Origin: Old French (Aalis) from Germanic (Adalheidis)

Cultural Roots

English French Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #99
Total SSA Count: 2,622
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Elise Rank #252

Allison Rank #99

Allison is more popular, ranked #99 vs #252 for Elise.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elise or Allison more popular?

Allison is more popular, ranked #99 compared to Elise at #252 in the United States.

What do Elise and Allison mean?

Elise means "God is my oath" (Hebrew via French origin). Allison means "noble, exalted (via Alice)" (Old French (Aalis) from Germanic (Adalheidis) origin).

Are Elise and Allison boy or girl names?

Elise is primarily a girl name. Allison is primarily a girl name.

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